Page 6-PLAlNDEALER-HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27.1985 Life today Mom tells son: motel's bath towels don't belong at home DEAR ABBY: "A1C in Newberg, Ore." wrote: "My wife and I have a disagreement we think you can settle. Do women have one more rib than men?" Your answer was: "Dear Al: Men and women have the same number of ribs. (Who is ribbing whom?)" Abby, you quote Scripture from time to time, so I would have thought that you would remember Genesis 2:21-22: "And the Lord caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead there of. And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, he made a woman, and brought her unto the man." Women have one more rib than men. FUNDAMENTALIST DEAR FUNDAMENTALIST: With all due respect to the Old Testament, he who seeks the knowledge of the number of ribs hath man and woman had best look upon the X-rays of both. Then let him go forth and compareth. CONFIDENTIAL TO S.G.J., TRENTON, N.J.: The Trenton Times is no more immune to typographical errors than any other newspaper, but sometimes it's wise to leave bad enough alone. I submit an amusing exchange that appeared in this space five years ago to illustrate that point: DEAR ABBY: My mother recently passed away after a brief illness. In the obituary published in our local newspaper, her age was given as 89. Abby, my mother was only 80, so it was apparently a typographical error. Now mis may not seem very important to some people, but Mother was a very vain and prideful woman who would never tell her age. Because of this typographical error in her obituary, everyone will think she was nine years older than she actually was. Should we ask the newspaper editor to publish a correction? I say we should. The rest of the family says to skip it. OUTVOTED IN OfflO DEAR OUTVOTED: Sometimes it's better to leave bad enough alone. In support of my advice, I offer the following from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. It is an example of a typographical error in the classified section of a small-town newspaper, and the subsequent disastrous attempts to correct it: (Monday) "FOR SALE-R.D. Jones has one sewing machine for- sale. Phone 948-0707 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Kelly who lives with him cheap." (Tuesday) "NOTICE-We regret having erred in R.D. Jones' ad yesterday. It should have read: One sewing machine for sale. Cheap. Phone 948-0707 and ask for Mrs. Kelly who lives with him after 7 p.m." (Wednesday) "NOTICE:-R.D. Jones has informed us that he has received several annoying telephone calls because of the error we made in his classified ad yesterday. His ad stands correct as follows: FOR SALE-R.D. Jones has one sewing machine for sale. Cheap. Phone 948-0707 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Kelly who loves with him." (Thursday) "NOTICE-R.D. Jones, have no se Friendship club has pot luck The March Friendship Club meeting began with a potluck luncheon at noon in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. The decorations were beautiful, green was the color, and shamrocks were the symbol, and the host and hostess were decked out in green leis. President Larry Temple was voiceless* so vice-president Herbert Rose presided, calling the meeting to order, thanking the ladies for the delicious meal, and welcoming members. Guests were introduced and received a warm welcome. Mary Lynn Murphy, manager of Home Health Care-Hospice, from Northern Illinois Medical Center, was introduced and gave a most interesting and informative program, ex plaining its purpose, function, and how to arrange tor services. She answered many questions following her talk. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Harry Lundy; the only March birthday in the group. The members enjoyed a social time at the conclusion of the program. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 13, at noon, in the Fellowship Hall, when host and hostesses will included Lonah and Elver Wendlandt, Ethel Bailey, and Lyda Radisch. The meat committee will consist of Lilah Jordan, Alice Holmgren, Mary and Herbert Rose, Miriam Marticke, Grace and Adolph Borchers, and Mae Stinespring. Members of the congregation 50 years old, or older, who do not belong to Friendship Club, are invited and urged to come out and participate in the good times. State circle meeting Apr. 2 The next meeting of Marcia Mary Ball Circle of the United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry will be Tuesday, April 2, at noon, in the church parlor, and Lonah Wendlandt will be the hostess. Marjorie Ricker was hostess when the group met for its March meeting. The table was beautifully decorated, depicting St. Patricks' Day, and delicious refreshments followed the theme. Mary Rose was unable to attend, so Esther Sims had meditations which were in teresting and inspirational. Members were advised of the date changes; the annual Spring Rummage Sale has been rescheduled to May 2, 3 and 4; and the Annual Fall Bazaar and Christmas Sale has been set for Saturday, Oct. 26. As the circle is to host the March general meeting Thur sday, March 21, some time was spent making arrangements for it. This will be an Agape Lun cheon, a sacrificial or love meal. The members enjoyed a lively social time at the conclusion of the business meeting. Guests and newcomers are always welcome at the Marcia Mary Ball Circle meetings. Hold conference On April 14, the National Catholic Society of Foresters will hold its thirty-first con ference at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, McHenry. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., in the Montini School hall, at which time, coffee and doughnuts will be available; a Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m.; dinner will be served at 12:15 p.m. in the Mary hall of the school; and adjournment is set at 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling Maureen Johnson, 385- 6504, or Sue Wirfs, 385-5981, by April 7. KIMBERLY SPENGEL Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spengel, 1314 Old Bay Rd., McHenry, an nounce the engagement of their daughter Kimberly to Michael Johnson, son of Rose Johnson of Rockford, 111. Th6 couple both graduated from the University of Illinois in 1981 A June wedding is planned. Elect officers of Moose lodge Governor John Barry advises all qualified members of the McHenry Moose Lodge that election of officers for the 1985- 86 year will be held at the new lodge Saturday, April 6, from 12 to 6 p.m. A paid green card is necessary to cast a vote. Those nominated are: governor, Clarence Fisher; junior governor, Donald Humann; prelate, William Thomas; treasurer, John Meroni; one year trustee, Mike Wallace; two year trustee, Jerry Schinkoeth and Glen Spath; three year trustee, Larry Nesset, Jim Blake and Boyds. Also, on the board of officers, no voting required are: secretary, Robert Schlichten- myer and junior past governor, John Barry. Community calendar ( sale I smashed it. Don't call 948-0707, as the telephone has been „ machine for epn< out I have not been carrying on with Mrs. Kelly. Until yesterday she was my housekeeper, but she quit." (Is your social life in a slump? Lonely? Get Abbv's updated, revised and expanded booklet, "How to Be Popular -for people of all ages. Send your name and address clearly printed with a check or money order for $2.50 (this includes postage) to: Abby, Popularity, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif 90038.) IIARCH*7), a •*£ v $1 4 1* * tih C JLU Whispering Oaks Woman's Club-Mtg. 1:30 p.m.~At Center. Mary Martha Circle-Faith Presbyterian Church-Spring Lunch & March Mtg. 1 p.m.-Apple Tree Rest.-Holiday Pk. MARCH 28 Hopi Neighborhood Girl Scouts-Mo. Ngh. Mtg. 9:30 a.m.-St. Patnck's Church Hall. MARCH 30 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Practice Shoot 1 p.m.- * ublic Welcome. APRIL 1 McH. Sr. Citz. Club-Bd. Mtg. 10 a.m.-McH. Pub. Library. APRIL 2 Birffis ; KRYSIAK ; April Renee is the name chosen by Karen and Arnie >Krysiak, 3703 W. James St.* Apt. •3C, McHenry, for their first ichild. The 7 lbs. 11 oz. baby girl :was born March 3 in Northern ; Illinois Medical Center, McHenry. Penny McMullin of Lenoir City, Ind. is the maternal ; grandmother and Carol • Hamann of McHenry is the ; paternal grandmother. Great- grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. Mertes, Irene Krysiak, Dave Schubert and Jesse Hunt. DINKELMAN • Theodore and Barbara i Dinkelman, 1807 N. Sunset Ave., ; McHenry, announce the birth of • their first child on March 3. 1 Theodore John, Jr. was born in • Memorial Hospital for McHenry • County, Woodstock, and ! weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. Mrs. ; Lucelle Krasucki of McHenry is the maternal grandmother. : Paternal grandparents are Mr. • and Mrs. Fred Dinkelman of Princeton. 111. HARTMAN Thomas and Debra Hartman, 211N. Windridge Dr., McHenry, became parents of their third child and first daughter March 7. Rebecca Ann was born in Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry and weighed 9 lbs. 7 oz. She has two brothers, Nicholas, age six and three- year-old Benjamin. Maternal grandparents are Donald and Deloris Waite of South Bend, Ind. Frank and Audrey Hart- man of Valparaiso, Ind. are the paternal grandparents. Great- grandparents are Mary Hart- mann, Rose Schumaker and Helen White. RISCHE Kurt and Debra Rische, 7410 Barry Ave., Spring Grove, announce the birth of their first child on March 7. Trevor Scott arrived in Northern Illinois .Medical Center, McHenry weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. Orey Bingle of Round Lake, 111. is the maternal grandfather. Paternal Holly the infant's great-grandmother. TABERT Jeanna Lynn is the name chosen by Greg and Cindy Tabert, 5213 Wellington, McHenry, for their fourth child. The 8 lbs. 3 oz. baby girl was born March 10 in Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry. She has two brothers, Jason, age six and Justen, two; and a sister Jaimie, three. Maternal grandparents are Herb and Fran Beyer of Rolling Meadows, 111. Joe and Pat Tabert of Carpentersville, 111. are the paternal grandparents. Clara Peplinski is the children's great-grandmother. WARD v Heidi Rae is the name chosen by Melanie and Richard Ward, 5305 Home Ave., McHenry, for their third child. The 7 lbs. 15 oz. baby girl was born at home March 11, where she was welcomed by her sister Heather, age two and a half and brother atthew, one and a half. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Diane Seeman of San Diego, Calif. Helen Ward of Crystal Lake is the children's paternal g r a n d m o t h e r . G r e a t - grandparents are William and Florence Buffum of New Port Richey, Fla. and Ruth Seeman of Tarpon Springs, Fla. In Little Star competition Celebrates Fiftieth anniversary The Lambda State chapter of ; Delta Kappa Gamma was 1 founded March 16, 1935. In • recognition of this fiftieth an niversary, Alpha Theta (one of • the two McHenry County chapters) began its meeting in Marengo March 11, with an appropriate celebration. Verda Dierzen, one of the chapter \ members of Alpha Theta ' chapter, cut the anniversary > cake and then was presented with a long-stemmed red rose. The business meeting was called to order by President Kathy Hughes. She announced that Dick Klemm, who had been nominated by Alpha Theta. is 1 one of the 15 legislators in ; Illinois who has been awarded a ; certificate of appreciation by ' Lambda State in recognition of ; his support of legislation which improves education and the status of women. A formal presentation will be made at a later date. Cathy Bolger, a counselor at McHenry County College and member of Delta Kappa Gamma, has been awarded the $1,500 Emma Reinhardt Scholarship by the McHenry County chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. She will take a professional development leave of absence to pursue a graduate study program in clinical health and wellness at John F. Ken nedy University, Orinda, Calif. Guest speaker for the evening was Jim Wallor of the Memory Master Institute of Bensenville, 111. His topic was "The Benefits of a Mighty Memory." The next meeting of Alpha Theta will be held May 13, at Andre's Steak House in Rich mond. April Christine Wolff, age seven, daughter of Bill and Stormy Wolff, of McHenry, has been selected as a contestant in the 1985 Northern Illinois Little Star Pageant, to be held at the Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, 111. Sunday, June 30. The pageant is the official regional preliminary to the Illinois Little Star Pageant which will be held in July. The winner of the state title will go on to compete with a representative from every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico for the title of National Little Star in October of 1985 in Orlando, Fl. The winner of the pageant will receive a cash scholarship, portrait, crown, banner, trophy, swimsuit, and sponsorship paid to the state pageant. The top five will be awarded trophies and so will winners of best personality, most poised, and party dress. Contestants will be judged on poise, personality, interview and appearance. They are four Noon-Home of Ruth Circle-Firs£ Helen Crouch-Dessert & Beverage Served. Marcia Mary Ball Circle-Mtg. Noon-First United Methodist Church Parlor-Lonah Wendlandt, Hostess. APRIL 3 Priscilla Circle-9 a.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor. APRIL 4 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Mtg. 8 p.m. Evening Circle 7:30 p.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor. APRIL 6 Easter Egg Hunt-Bake Sale-Pist. Hi. Comm. Ctr.-Preschool Thru K, 10 a.m.-Grades 1-4,11 a.m.-All Area Children Invited-With Parents. McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Practice Shoot 1 p.m.- Public Welcome. APRIL 8 Johnsb. Hi School Citizens' Advisory Council-Mtg. 7:30 p.m.-At The School-Visitors Welcome. McH. Sr. Citz. Club-Mtg. 7 p.m.-East Campus Hi. School. APRIL 9 Naomi Circle-Mtg. 9:30 a.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor-Babysitter Provided. APRIL 11 McH. Co. 111. Genealogical Soc.-Mo. Mtg.-Central Hi School Cafeteria, Cr. Lk. Lakeland Pk. Women's Club-Mtg. 7:30 p.m.~Lk. Pk. Comm. Hse.-Hostesses Frances Kostka & Ella Solomon. APRIL 13 Friendship Club-Potluck Lunch & Mtg. Noon-Fellowship Hall- First United Methodist Church. APRIL 14 Kite Flying Derby 1 p.m.-All Ages-Volo Bog State Natural Area- Info. 344-1294. Pancake Breakfast--8 a.m.-Noon-East Campus Cafeteria-Tckts. At Door-Warrior Booster Club Sponsor. APRIL 15 THEOS--Meet 5 p.m.--Busy Bee Rest-Dinner & Evening of Fun & Fellowship. APRIL 17 17th Ann. Spring Lunch & Card Party-Pist. Hi. Women's Club Sponsor-Noon-Pist. Hi. Comm. Ctr.-Reservations Only-Contact 497-3233. •< APRIL 18 | UMW Gen. Mtg. Noon-Potluck Lunch-Fellowship Hall-Ruth Circle Hostesses-"Sounds Of A Million Children Laughing." APRIL 18-19 Rummage Sale-Zion Lutheran Church-Thurs. 9 a.m -7 pm -Fri 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 'Items of interest APRIL WOLFF to seven years old and come from various sections of thern Illinois. nor- IN PLAY Peggy Coughlin, of McHenry, has been named to the cast of "Once Upon A Mattress," which is being performed at Quincy College, Quincy, 111. RUTH CIRCLE The Ruth Circle of the First United Methodist Church, McHenry, will hold an April 2 meeting at the home of Helen Crouch. Dessert and beverage will be served by the hostess at 12 o'clock. PANCAKE BREAKFAST A pancake breakfast, featuring all the pancakes one can eai, sausage, juice, nnix and coffee, will be served from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 14, in the East Campus cafeteria. Tickets will be sold at the door for $2 per person. Everyone is invited to attend this fundraiser sponsored by the McHenry Warriors Booster Club, in support of the athletic depart ment.